GNED 500

Summary

In this module, we learned about social problems to help us make a link between our everyday experiences and broader social issues that arise because of how society is structured. We also noted how assumptions can colour how we view social problems and ultimately whether we decide to act on them. We thought about how to formulate social problems from topics of interest. Thinking about social problems helps us engage in big-picture thinking and reflective practices—key aspects of global citizenship. Now that you understand and can think through social problems, you are well prepared to begin a social analysis, which is tackled in the next module.